Stringed instrument surrounded by wind instruments (4)

I believe the answer is:

lute

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'stringed instrument' is the definition.
(lute is a type of stringed instrument)

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(Other definitions for lute that I've seen before include "Protective packing" , "Old stringed instrument with a pear-shaped body" , "Play instrument" , "Stringed instrument shaped like a halved egg" , "Old musical instrument" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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